Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
KJV

Sirach 18:12

He saw and perceived their end to be evil; therefore he multiplied his compassion.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
He saw and perceived their end to be evil; therefore he multiplied his compassion.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
He saw and perceived their end to be evil; therefore he multiplied his compassion.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
He saw and perceived their end, that it is evil. Therefore he multiplied his forgiveness.
World English Bible
GNV1560View canonical →
The mercie that a man hathe, reacheth to his neighbour: but the mercie of the Lord is vpon all flesh: he chasteneth, and nurtureth, & teacheth, & bringeth backe, as a shepherd his flocke.
Geneva Bible (1560) Apocrypha